Michele Manyko-Baranowski, LPC

Michele Manyko-Baranowski is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who uses practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship struggles. She brings ten years of clinical experience and a direct, down-to-earth approach to sessions.

Michele leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. She also uses client-centered methods to listen closely and follow each person's priorities. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and needs to build momentum for change.

In a typical session she focuses on clear, doable steps. That might mean trying a new coping skill, testing a different way of talking in a relationship, or practicing techniques to improve focus and impulse control. Michele emphasizes small changes that add up over time.

She often works with people who struggle with self-esteem, social anxiety, workplace stress, communication problems, and family-related concerns. Michele also helps people who are managing attention and focus challenges and related impulsivity.

Michele frames therapy as a partnership. She respects each person's strengths and helps them build on what already works. Her style is straightforward, supportive, and focused on practical progress.

How Michele's Approaches Work Online

Michele uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts that feed anxiety or anger and to practice different responses. CBT focuses on concrete exercises and small behavior changes that can be practiced between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means she listens closely and follows each person's goals, creating space for people to lead the conversation. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck by exploring their own reasons for change and building motivation step by step.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Michele will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. The work is paced to the person's comfort and priorities rather than a fixed script.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper skill work and practice that benefits from visual cues. Phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick progress notes, brief coaching, and frequent touchpoints between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule and keep momentum between appointments.